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Posters portraying Rahul Gandhi as Batman appeared outside Congress headquarters. Gandhi previously joked about being Batman during an Instagram session with students. He participated in protests and staged a sit-in demanding an FIR. Delhi Police registered a formal FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A Supreme Court committee will investigate allegations of police excesses and protester…
A question paper leak at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur has turned into a major controversy after police arrested a professor from a private college in Durg and five students in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed a surprising method used to copy the question paper: an endoscopy camera was reportedly inserted through a tiny hole made in a sealed…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Samajwadi Party's agenda. He claimed the opposition party neglected the needs of the poor. Adityanath announced increased benefits for mid-day meal cooks in government schools. He stated his government prioritises the state's development and public safety. The Chief Minister vowed to permanently eliminate the Samajwadi Party in upcoming…
Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for an hour. Sources described the meeting as a courtesy visit while returning to the airport. The meeting occurred amid a proposed tunnel road project for which Adani Enterprises is the lowest bidder. The BJP criticised the Congress for perceived double standards regarding the industrialist.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi's recent interaction with students. Fadnavis called Gandhi's stance hypocritical for opposing the Women's Reservation Bill. He stated that Gandhi's words do not match his actions regarding women's rights. The Chief Minister also labeled the Congress party as directionless and full of loudmouths. He claimed the party has lost…
Doval and Wang are scheduled to hold the 25th round of SR talks on Tuesday, according to official sources
Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda has clarified his statements regarding Sajjan Kumar's death, denying he ever referred to the former MP as a role model. He underscored his family's long-standing opposition to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, firmly reiterating their commitment to advocating for the rights and justice of the Sikh community. Hooda's remarks come in response to intense backlash from multiple…
The plea has also sought transfer of the investigation from the state CID to the CBI to ensure an impartial probe into public officials and examination agencies
The BJP government in Maharashtra is all set to regulate and improve private coaching and tuition centres in the state for the overall improvement of the level of school education. The Maharashtra government’s School Education Department has released the draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Classes (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026 on Saturday (22nd August), inviting suggestions and objections…
Cockroach Janata Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka demanded arrests for alleged violence at a school. He urged the Rajasthan government to act on filed FIRs regarding the incident. Ranka stated the party seeks school reconstruction and action against those responsible. Reconstruction work is scheduled to begin soon with a significant financial allocation. The party will continue its outreach and…
As a government that prided itself on setting the narrative struggles to stay on top of it, ministers have been asked to step up their social media presence.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' program focused on young women in Pune. Congress leaders stated the program's message reached Delhi, causing visible panic. Supriya Shrinate highlighted the platform provided for women to voice their concerns. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol criticized the program, calling it ineffective and alleging payments. The campaign aims to address student issues like exam…
Prime Minister Modi met the BJP's new national office-bearers, stressing public connection and organizational strength. The party announced a nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' from September 17 to October 17. This campaign aims to spread the spirit of service associated with Modi's public life. BJP workers will honor Anganwadi workers and encourage youth participation in service activities.
Rahul Gandhi stated violence prevents women's progress and many face harassment. He listed physical, opportunity denial, and economic violence against women. Gandhi noted significant female foeticides and unreported sexual violence incidents. He also mentioned women's limited opportunities for education and employment. Women earn less and face household work disparity, he claimed.
The BJP has formed a special team to focus on outreach to Gen Z voters. This new initiative aims to understand and engage with young people's concerns. The party also passed a resolution condemning the Congress Working Committee's Vande Mataram stance. A nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' will mark Prime Minister Modi's 25 years as Gujarat CM. This month-long campaign will begin soon to honor the…
Rahul Gandhi passionately asserted that women are independent individuals who do not belong to their male relatives. He denounced the outdated perspectives of the Manusmriti that enforce female dependence. With the dreams and aspirations of seventy crore women, India's true potential can be unlocked. He stressed that women represent the nations greatest strength and should empower themselves with…
India's biggest strength is the "70 crore unique journeys, unique imagination, unique dreams" of its women, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said, speaking at his party's youth outreach...
The National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations involve an attempt to suppress a rape case for a bribe. The commission has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to investigate. An Action Taken Report is expected within two weeks from the authorities. Further action will proceed after the commission…
The Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly criticized the Congress Working Committee's recent stance on Vande Mataram, deeming it a disregard for national pride. To counter this, the BJP launched a pan-India campaign emphasizing the significance of the National Song, asserting its role in India's fight for freedom. Additionally, BJP leaders discussed ongoing community service projects and outlined…
M.G. Radhakrishnan, a senior journalist based in Thiruvananthapuram, has worked with various print and electronic media organisations.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune was not a genuine student gathering but a politically planned programme aimed at creating controversy and giving Gandhi a "re-launch". He further alleged that social media influencers were being paid ₹30,000 to attend or promote the event.
BJP leaders in Jharkhand have voiced strong accusations against the state government, claiming undue force was used against aspiring job candidates. They are calling for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Reports indicate that JMM workers and police clashed with protesters across multiple districts. Senior BJP officials highlighted serious corruption…
Addressing reporters at the party headquarters here, Yadav said, "The Samajwadi Party never breaks alliances. When the Samajwadi Party agrees to move forward with others, it stands by them, and we...
Referring to a statement made by Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda, the DSGMC leader demanded that Gandhi apologise to the Sikh community
A dispute over Vande Mataram and the National Anthem disrupted the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha session. The ruling Congress and opposition BJP protested outside the assembly premises on Saturday. Opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur stated the Vidhan Sabha would not follow the Congress Working Committee's agenda. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP of politicizing and disrupting…
The visit comes as India and Russia continue efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
The Bharatiya Janata Party will initiate a month-long campaign to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years. This 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' will commence after the annual 'Seva Pakhwada' event. The initiative aims to connect beneficiaries with government welfare schemes through 'Seva Setu Abhiyan'. A 'National Innovation Challenge' will encourage youth to develop local problem solutions.
The BJP resolution comes after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday decided to abide by its 1937 resolution on Vande Mataram, saying only two stanzas of the national song would be sung at...
A curious pattern has been recently developing in the Maldives, where several people, interestingly from Bangladesh, have either been flagged as immigration fugitives or summoned by the immigration authorities to make an appearance. What makes this particularly intriguing is not merely the fact that they entered the island nation, but the trail they left behind, or rather the absence of one. The…
In a dramatic display of solidarity, Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders staged a seven-hour protest outside a police station. Their sit-in was a response to the slow progress on filing an FIR for a victim injured by a pellet gun. Gandhi criticized the higher authorities for their delays, emphasizing the victim's month-long struggle for justice. The Congress party celebrated the FIR's…
On Friday, the BJP launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, branding his political maneuvers as cheap and anarchic. Union minister JP Nadda suggested that Gandhi's protests stemmed from a desire for attention fueled by political frustration. Additionally, senior party figure Ravi Shankar Prasad echoed these sentiments, alleging that the demonstrations were attempts to distract the public from…
The party has been demanding the return of the finance ministry in Maharashtra, but it has not yet received a favourable response from the BJP that has controlled it since the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in January. These developments show how, in spite of being in power, the NCP is facing the heat from its two allies and the party leadership is unable to do anything about it as it grapples…
Claiming that “rule of law” prevails in Bengal now with the new BJP government in power, Shah said the previous government did not implement BNS in Bengal so that they could promote cut money, syndicate raj and corruption. He praised CM Suvendu Adhikari who has fulfilled 43% of the poll promises made in the BJPs manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra in just 100 days.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its action against unsafe food and poor hygiene in restaurants across the city. On Wednesday, the AMC health department issued an advisory to 11,123 restaurants and food business operators, asking them to install CCTV cameras in kitchen areas and display the live feed near the reception or seating area. This will allow customers to see how…
The national capital region is looking at a potential health crisis as cases of H1N1 and other respiratory infections have surged in the past few days. Amid the emerging situation, the Delhi Health Department reportedly held a meeting on Thursday (20th August) with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) health department and hospitals to review preparedness. The department has been instructed to…
Throughout its journey from an online satire movement, orchestrator of violent protest to inducting former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) functionaries in working committee post transition into a ‘pressure group’, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been accused of being an unofficial B-Team of AAP. Despite the repeated denials, the ideological imperative has forced CJP leader Saurav Das to bat openly for…
Addressing a press conference at the end of the Sangh's three-day coordination committee meeting, RSS leader C R Mukunda also said that while there are shortcomings in systems across the country, change cannot be brought through disruption or destruction.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ended his over-six-hour dharna at Delhis Parliament Street police station on Friday after an FIR was registered over pellet injuries suffered by youth Sahil Lochab during the July 20 protest. Gandhi had demanded the case after Lochab sustained injuries to his eyes and abdomen and underwent surgery.
In New Delhi, Ministry of External Aaffairs did not have any comments to make on the visit, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a regular media briefing on Friday.
On 20th August (Thursday), the Supreme Court declared that hurling alleged casteist slurs in private settings does not fulfill the legal criteria to be classified as an offense under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities (SC/ST) Act. The judgement was pronounced in a case against a school manager. He was accused of attacking and subjecting the father of two…
Demonstrating commitment to fiscal prudence, opposition DMK MLAs in Tamil Nadu have opted out of the free government vehicles. They raised concerns over the state's heavy debt load, advocating for responsible financial practices. Minister Adhav Arjuna supported the scheme, emphasizing equal rights for all lawmakers, and challenged Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding his government accommodation. Other…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit the US, Canada, and Britain soon. This visit is part of the Sangh's centenary-year global outreach program. He will present a factual perspective on India and Hindu society. Bhagwat will also convey the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam to global audiences.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said West Bengal has handed over 1,129 acres for border fencing within 45 days of the new government taking office. Speaking in Siliguri, Shah said completing border fencing is crucial to stopping infiltration and protecting national security, while highlighting new SSB infrastructure projects worth ₹189 crore and criticising the previous Mamata Banerjee government.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He seeks intervention in the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's functioning. Fadnavis alleges rulings favour private developers over state power firms. He cites inconsistent application of legal principles and adverse treatment. The Chief Minister urges an examination of the tribunal's operations.
The visit comes amid efforts by India and Bangladesh to repair ties strained by the 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom Dhaka has asked New Delhi to extradite.
In a dramatic challenge, Udhayanidhi Stalin called on Chief Minister Vijay to unveil corruption documents. The Chief Minister retorted that he possesses critical files from three distinct departments. Ministers reassured the Assembly that legal repercussions would follow suit. However, in light of budget constraints, MLAs dismissed proposals for official vehicles, furthering the narrative that…
Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 census for delimitation. He also requested maintaining the Lok Sabha's strength at 543 for the next twenty-five years. Shivakumar sought to accommodate women's quota within the existing strength without delay. Southern states contribute significantly to the national economy and tax revenues. He also sought…
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services companies, has reportedly deployed a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on laptops issued to its employees, potentially giving the company unprecedented visibility into how its workforce uses corporate devices. Reportedly, the software can provide information about which applications employees use and how much time they spend…
US Ambassador Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India. Pakistan protested these remarks by summoning the US charge d'affaires. The BJP welcomed the statement as a diplomatic achievement for India. Congress stated the US diplomat merely stated the obvious fact. Other political leaders offered differing interpretations of the US ambassador's comments.
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US charge d'affaires and lodged a "strong demarche" over remarks by Gor regarding Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to the Union territory.
